Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Innovetive Petcare•Simpsonville, SC

2d•$17

About The Position

Build Your Veterinary Career in Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in Simpsonville, South Carolina . Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your clinical skills , an experienced Veterinary Technician , or a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT) seeking a supportive hospital that invests in professional development—we would love to meet you. This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to grow your career in veterinary medicine with a collaborative hospital team that values education, mentorship, technical development, and compassionate patient care. Simpsonville Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional medicine and outstanding client service. Our team emphasizes client education, individualized treatment plans, and lifelong pet wellness . Our team treats every patient like family and strives to create a welcoming, low-stress environment for pets and their people.

Requirements

Veterinary Assistants Previous veterinary or animal care experience preferred
Strong animal handling and patient care skills
Interest in developing technical veterinary skills
Passion for teamwork and learning
Veterinary Technicians 1–3+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred
Strong technical skills including diagnostics and anesthesia support
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment
Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT / LVT) Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred
South Carolina licensure preferred but not required
New graduates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during patient exams, treatments, and procedures
Provide safe animal restraint and patient handling
Collect and process diagnostic samples (blood, urine, fecal)
Perform radiographs following safety protocols
Assist with anesthesia preparation and monitoring based on skill level
Administer medications and vaccines as directed
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
Support veterinarians by educating clients on treatment plans and preventative care
Provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance
Deliver compassionate and professional customer service
Maintain accurate medical records
Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety protocols
Work collaboratively with veterinarians and fellow team members to deliver exceptional patient care

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay, starting at $17/hr, negotiable based on experience and credentials
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education allowance
CE PTO
Student Loan Repayment Assistance (Head Start Program)
Paid licensure and renewal fees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health & wellness resources
Legal assistance resources
Generous employee pet discounts
Supportive, team-oriented hospital culture
Mentorship and ongoing training
Career advancement opportunities within a growing veterinary network